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Authors: P.G. Wodehouse and Ian Hay Writers: Jeremy Sams and Robert Hudson Music and Lyrics: George and Ira Gershwin Director/Choreographer: Rob Ashford Reviewer: Bill Avenell The word verve springs to mind to encapsulate this new stage musical based on P.G.Wodehouse’s novel. It is a really lively evening’s entertainment which combines a top drawer cast showing off Chichester’s technical facility, the ...

Continuing their long association with presenting Sondheim musicals, the Menier Chocolate Factory has today announced casting for their production of Assassins, playing at the venues from 21 November to 7 March. Carly Bawden, Simon Lipkin, Mike McShane, Andy Nyman, David Roberts and Catherine Tate will appear in the Jamie Lloyd directed show. Assassins follows the take of the 13 people ...

Story: Bruce Joel Rubin Music and lyrics: Glen Ballard and Dave Stewart Director: Matthew Warchus Reviewer: Maggie Constable [rating:4.5] Ghost The Musical, on at Milton Keynes this week, is the stage adaptation from a film, among a proliferation around at the moment. It is based on the much-loved 1990 Jerry Zucker classic which most people will probably have seen, although ...

Book: Bruce Joel Rubin Music and Lyrics: Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard Director: Matthew Warchus Reviewer: Nicole Evans [rating:5] GHOST the film first graced our screens in 1990 and was an instant hit with audiences worldwide. With a memorable cast, a firmly associated soundtrack and a devastating love story that tugs at even the hardiest of heartstrings the decision to ...

Book and lyrics: Bruce Joel Rubin Music and lyrics: Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard Director: Matthew Warchus Reviewer: Edie R [rating:3] Seven months after being exorcised from the West End to make room for 'Viva Forever', 'Ghost: The Musical' is back in London. And it's a bit... insubstantial. The concept of the story, taken from Jerry Zucker's Oscar-winning film of ...